The 2017 KTM RC390 gets a new side-mounted canister exhaust system, helping the mini sports bike turn more eco-friendly to meet BSIV compliance. It also features a bigger diameter 320 mm front disc adding to the stopping power of the motorcycle. The KTM RC390 continues to have a dual channel ABS as standard.

KTM RC 390.

The bike draws power from the same 373 cc single cylinder, liquid-cooled mill coupled to the six-speed gearbox and a slipper clutch. The engine is capable of 43.5 PS of maximum power at 9,000 rpm and 36 Nm of peak torque at 7,000 rpm (up from 35 Nm). The addition of a new exhaust system though raises the kerb weight of the bike by 4 kg, registering at 170 kg.

The ktm 390 duke in India is also expected to gain a ride by wire, a feature which has been present in the European 2016 models but skipped for India. All this, however, guarantees in a small price hike.

Talking about automobiles the press conference on 19 January also witnesses a launch of 2017 rc200 118. KTM India’s entry-level bike gets a minor cosmetic change and a thicker pillion seat. The 199.5 cc single cylinder continues to producing 25 PS of maximum power at the 10,000 rpm and 19.2 Nm of peak torque at the 8,000 rpm.

KTM is also expected to launch the totally revamped 2017 KTM Duke 390 in India within a few months.